Freshwater Projects Admin Officer

WWF-Viet Nam  –  Job Post – Freshwater Projects Admin Officer (WWF-Viet Nam), based in Ho Chi Minh city.

Location: Ho Chi Minh city

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home - the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping to tackle this enormous global challenge.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

What we do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainably.

About WWF-Viet Nam

WWF-Viet Nam was one of the first International non-government organizations working in Viet Nam. In 1985, WWF-Viet Nam began working on a national conservation strategy and since then has worked closely with the Vietnamese Government on a diverse range of environmental issues and implemented field activities across the country. Find out more at http://vietnam.panda.org/. WWF-Viet Nam recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. A competent workforce, thoroughly trained, properly motivated and bound together by mutual trust and common objectives is crucial to the success of WWF-Viet Nam. 

We are looking for a committed, result-driven candidate for the position of Freshwater Projects Admin Officer (WWF-Viet Nam), based in Ho Chi Minh city.

Major Function:

Under the “Work for Water: Restoration & Management of Critical Watersheds in Viet Nam” project and “Mekong NBS: Showcasing Nature-Based Solutions that Restore Wetlands and the Natural Processes of the Mekong Delta” project, the Project Admin is responsible for providing daily administrative and communication support to the Project Teams. He/she is also responsible for supporting to produce communication contents for internal and external communications. The project contributes to the wider agenda of WWF Freshwater Practice as such it is expected for the Project Admin to provide support upon need.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in English, social sciences, business administration, business management or in relevant fields of natural resources conservation.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in areas related to administration, and/or communications, public relations.
• Experience working in international organizations and in working or liaison with GO and NGO bodies
• Experience in developing administration, finance and accounting systems, policies and procedures is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of website and content management systems, media relations is preferred
• A good understanding of current digital communications platforms to promote conservation issues; experience navigating and pushing content out on a variety of social media channels.
• Basic knowledge of environmental and conservation issues in Viet Nam is an advantage Knowledge of local finance and accounting system, standards and practices.
• Good understanding of normal practices in non-profit organizations
• Good knowledge of all office systems
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Collaboration, Respect & Integrity.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

How to apply:

• The detailed JDs are attached. Send us your curriculum vitae & cover letter in English, naming each file: “Fullname - CV/CL”.
• Please send your applications to [email protected] stating in the subject line: Freshwater Projects Admin Officer - Fullname 

The deadline is 25^thOctober 2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.